Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles, the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT (2021)

245 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93% first-time pass rate

2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT

CarHunch analysed 245 real MOT records for the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 245 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

These stats describe 245 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 245 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	236	92.7%	0.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 754 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 28.4%

214

Grey 20.4%

154

Orange 18%

136

Blue 17.1%

129

Red 8.6%

Black 7.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,395

typical

13,059

low mileage

27,367

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVT vehicles fall between 13,059 and 27,367 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,059 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,059–27,367 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 36,945 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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